Privacy Policy for Books With Benefits

Last updated: March 26, 2025

Introduction

At Books With Benefits, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information in relation to our services, including our SMS communications.

By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Please read it carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.

1. Collection of Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information when you use our website or services:

• Contact information (such as name, phone number, email address)
  
  

• Transactional information (such as billing and shipping information)
  
  

• Usage data (such as website interaction data)
  
  

2. Use of Personal Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide our services and support to you
  
  

• To communicate with you about your account, transactions, and customer service inquiries
  
  

• To send you SMS messages as part of our marketing, notifications, or service-related communications
  
  

3. SMS Communication

If you opt-in to receive SMS messages from us, we will send you relevant communications to the phone number you have provided. Please be aware of the following:

• By opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from Books With Benefits.
  
  

• We will never share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
  
  

• Message frequency may vary based on the nature of the service or promotion. You may receive [X] messages per [week/month], but the frequency can fluctuate based on your preferences and interactions with our services.
  
  

• If you no longer wish to receive SMS messages, you may reply “STOP” to any SMS message, and we will immediately stop sending you messages.
  
  

• To receive more information or assistance, you may reply “HELP” to any SMS message.
  
  

• Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
  
  

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may disclose your personal information to third-party service providers (such as mobile messaging services) only to the extent necessary to fulfill the services we provide to you, including the transmission of SMS messages. These third parties are required to comply with confidentiality and data security obligations.

6. Your Rights

Under Ontario’s privacy laws, you have the right to access, update, and correct your personal information. If you would like to request any changes or have concerns regarding how we handle your personal information, please contact us at [contact information].

7. Opting Out of SMS Communications

If you no longer wish to receive SMS communications from us, you can opt-out by replying “STOP” to any SMS message from us. Once you opt-out, you will no longer receive marketing SMS messages, although we may still contact you for non-marketing purposes, such as service-related communications.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:

Books With Benefits
alex@bookswithbenefits.ca
705-535-1406

Consent to SMS Messaging

By providing us with your phone number and opting in to receive SMS messages, you acknowledge and consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy, including our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

This Privacy Policy is tailored to your business and the requirements for SMS communications. Again, please consider reviewing it with a legal professional to ensure full compliance with Ontario's privacy laws and regulations.